How Long Does It Take to Watch Ripper Street?
2012 · 5 Seasons · 36 Episodes · Total Runtime: 34h 56m (2,096 mins)
2,096 minutes of non-stop content across all 36 episodes.
Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 34.9 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 18 days.
Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.
Finish by approximately Oct 13, 2026 if starting today.
Viewing Pace & Completion Dates
Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (September 25, 2026):
Casual (1 hr/day)
Estimated completion:
Oct 30, 2026
Standard (2 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
Oct 13, 2026
Dedicated (4 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
Oct 4, 2026
Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)
Estimated completion:
Sep 30, 2026
Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds
If you listen to commentary or watch at accelerated speeds on streaming apps:
Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown
| Season | Episodes | Total Runtime | Avg Length | Share of Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 episodes | 6h 56m (416 mins) | 52 mins/ep | |
| Season 2 Longest Season | 8 episodes | 8h 0m (480 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 3 | 8 episodes | 8h 0m (480 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 4 | 6 episodes | 6h 0m (360 mins) | 60 mins/ep | |
| Season 5 Shortest Season | 6 episodes | 6h 0m (360 mins) | 60 mins/ep |
Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching Ripper Street
Can I binge-watch Ripper Street in a single weekend?
Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 34.9 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 18 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; Ripper Street contains 34h 56m of episodes.
How long does it take to watch all seasons of Ripper Street at 2 hours a day?
At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 18 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Oct 13, 2026.
Which season of Ripper Street is the longest?
Season 2 is the longest season with a total runtime of 8h 0m across 8 episodes.
How many total hours and episodes are in Ripper Street?
The series consists of 36 episodes across 5 seasons, totaling 34h 56m (2,096 minutes) of screen time.